Low-Tyramine Diet

What Is Tyramine?

Tyramine is found in many foods, including wines, ripe cheeses, and fermented or aged foods.

Why Should I Follow a Low-Tyramine Diet?

A low-tyramine diet is recommended if you are taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), a type of drug found in certain antidepressants,
Parkinson’s
medications, and antibiotics. Eating foods with high amounts of tyramine while taking MAOIs can cause a drug-nutrient interaction that produces side effects such as elevated blood pressure, headaches, heart palpitations, and chest pain.

Eating Guide for a Low-Tyramine Diet

Food CategoryFoods RecommendedFoods to Avoid

Grains

All commercial breads (except sourdough)

All baked goods

Hot and cold cereals

Pasta, rice, grits

None

Vegetables

With the exception of those listed on the right, all fresh, frozen, and canned vegetables (as long as they are not overripe or spoiled)

This content is reviewed regularly and is updated when new and relevant evidence is made available. This information is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with questions regarding a medical condition.